Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as its lead football analyst once his playing career ends, the network has revealed. The deal is reportedly worth $540 million (AUD) over 10 years and is the largest contract in sports broadcasting history, as it more than doubles both …
Read More »Brendon McCullum favourite to become England’s Test head coach
Brendon McCullum, the pioneering former New Zealand captain, has emerged as the favourite to become England’s Test head coach with an announcement on the successful candidate due this week. Rob Key, the director of England men’s cricket, is looking to recruit separate coaches for the Test and white-ball sides, with …
Read More »Nine arrested in Israel after air crash images sent to plane passengers
A taxiing plane returned to the gate at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport after photos of aviation disasters popped up on passengers’ phones – sent, Israeli authorities believe, by nine people onboard using the iPhone AirDrop function. The incident happened shortly before the AnadoluJet passenger plane was readying for takeoff …
Read More »Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly in development: Possible release date and more
While the production of what will most presumably become Forza Horizon 6 is still in its early stages, it appears that Playground is actively recruiting for help with its next big racing game. Although Forza Horizon 5 was only released at the end of last year, it appears that studio …
Read More »Scientists solve problem of industrial waste from sugarcane processing in India
Scientists have discovered how to significantly improve the sustainability of the sugarcane industry by turning a major by-product into a valuable chemical used in food, medicines and cosmetics. A sugar cane plantation. In a project carried out in partnership between scientists in the UK, including from the University of York, …
Read More »Documentary about beloved mum who went viral to screen at Sydney Film Festival
Now a documentary he has made that chronicles his mother’s final years, Everybody’s Oma, will have a world premiere at Sydney Film Festival next month. Described as an “uplifting film that charts the family’s playful, moving and hopeful journey in the public spotlight and behind the scenes”, it is competing …
Read More »Recovery of Confined Ice Shelves Like Petermann’s is Unlikely Post-Breakup
May 10 2022Reviewed by Alex Smith Ice shelves are nothing but floating extensions of glaciers. According to the result of a new study performed, if Greenland’s second-largest ice shelf splits, it might not be possible to recover it unless Earth’s future climate cools in a significant manner. Flytande istunga. Image …
Read More »Aussie companies benefit from Ukraine conflict
Russia’s war in Ukraine has devastated the country and killed thousands – but it has delivered huge profits to Aussie companies, a new report has said. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to “windfall gains” for Aussie mining companies, a new report shows. Deloitte Access Economics has looked at the …
Read More »Outstanding Academy Fellows elected to Royal Society – Australian Academy of Science
May 10, 2022 From (L-R): Professors Carola Vinuesa FAA FRS FAHMS, Bob Pressey FAA FRS, Richard Robson FAA FRS and Jamie Rossjohn FAA FRS FAHMS. Photos: supplied Four Australian scientists have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society, the world’s oldest scientific academy in continuous existence, for their outstanding contributions …
Read More »Queensland’s Top Doctor Warns Of “Significant Wave” Of Influenza
Queensland health experts are warning of an explosion of influenza cases this winter. Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard said Queensland is likely to see a “significant wave” of influenza cases as well as “combined cases” of both influenza and Covid. Stay up-to-date on the latest news with The Queensland Briefing …
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